Ergo Cogito | Series 4 | Episode 4

In this episode, Dr Mohammad Al-Rawi, Senior Lecturer in Engineering, discusses the future of engineering education in an AI-enabled world. With more than 17 years of teaching and research experience, Dr Al-Rawi brings valuable insights into how universities can prepare graduates for a rapidly changing profession. His expertise spans mechanical engineering, computational modelling, sustainable built environments, and engineering education, alongside leadership roles within the Australasian Association for Engineering Education (AAEE). Join us as we explore the skills, mindsets, and learning experiences that will shape the next generation of engineers

Topics

  • Current engineering graduate capabilities (Timestamp 01:56)
  • Role of AI in engineering (Timestamp 09:36)
  • The engineering workplace (Timestamp 18:38)
  • Tomorrow’s engineering education (Timestamp 26:43)

Resources

  • You can learn more about Dr Al-Rawi’s research here.
  • International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (IMECE) – A major international gathering of engineering researchers, educators, and industry leaders hosted annually by ASME. Dr Al-Rawi will serve as Technical Program Vice Chair for IMECE 2027.
  • Dr Al-Rawi also has several conference papers on engineering education published with the AAEE.
  • You can learn more about Dr Al-Rawi’s conference paper here

Dr Al-Rawi has kindly shared his paper here